Advancements in Artificial Intelligence for Science
ID: 352320Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Science (PAMS-SC)

Award Range

$750K - $7M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352320
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Energy's Office of Science is offering a funding opportunity titled "Advancements in Artificial Intelligence for Science," aimed at fostering research in foundational computer science and applied mathematics related to artificial intelligence (AI) for scientific applications. This initiative seeks proposals that focus on developing foundation models, automated scientific workflows, privacy-preserving AI training, and energy-efficient algorithms, with the goal of enhancing scientific discovery and innovation across various domains, including climate science and cybersecurity. The total estimated funding for this program is $36 million, with individual awards ranging from $750,000 to $7,050,000, and applications are due by May 21, 2024, following a pre-application deadline of March 19, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to SC.GrantsandContracts@science.doe.gov for further information.

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    DE-FOA-0003264.000001.pdf
    The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC) has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) for scientific research, designated as DE-FOA-0003264. This FOA encourages applications focused on foundational computer science and applied mathematics research relating to AI, including the development of foundation models, automated workflows, privacy-preserving AI training, and energy-efficient algorithms. The estimated funding is $36 million, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $2 million annually for academic institutions, while DOE National Laboratories may apply for up to $2.35 million per year. Important dates include pre-application deadlines on March 19, 2024, and application submissions by May 21, 2024. Applicants must identify a primary research area and address topics including federated learning, AI for knowledge synthesis, and decision support for complex systems. A Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Research (PIER) Plan is required in all applications, reflecting DOE's commitment to diversity and inclusivity. The FOA emphasizes collaboration, and multi-institutional teams are encouraged to apply through collaborative or subaward mechanisms, fostering significant advancements in AI that support national scientific goals.
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